Field Service Engineer - Power Electronics

GE Vernova's Grid Software; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a HVDC-FACTS field specialist, responsible for commissioning systems and supporting clients. This remote role requires a technical degree and significant field experience. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while contributing to the green energy transition.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in substation commissioning.
• Fluency in English (mandatory); French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Resource planning, equipment, and time management for commissioning.
• Perform commissioning tests and prepare reports.
• Provide operation and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Technical degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Service unit of GE Grid Solutions is currently seeking a HVDC-FACTS field specialist. Reporting directly to the Head of Service Field HVDC-FACTS, the incumbent will be responsible, in collaboration with the client and the engineering group, for ensuring the commissioning of HVDC-FACTS systems and providing support equipment. The role also involves training and supporting colleagues and the client's employees in these tasks. The specialist must be available 24/7 for emergency support.

About Us:

Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. We provide equipment, systems, and services to deliver power reliably and efficiently from generation to end consumers, electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerating the energy transition. GE Vernova is focused on leading a new era of energy—electrifying while working to decarbonize.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Vernova, we are driven by challenges and solutions. Our projects are unique and interesting, requiring a solution-focused, positive approach. Join us to work on game-changing, diverse projects that contribute to the green energy transition.

Essential Responsibilities

• Resource planning, equipment, and time management for commissioning, repair, or construction.
• Manage workers, customers, and site switching.
• Perform commissioning tests.
• Prepare progress reports, test results, and non-compliance reports.
• Annotate and edit drawings as built.
• Draft technical procedures.
• Provide operation and maintenance documentation and support to customers and internal teams.
• Assist in technical submissions.
• Analyze and propose solutions for issues concerning GE discontinued products, including testing and industrialization.
• Develop inspection criteria collaboratively with customers and engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree in electrical engineering with specialization in HVDC-FACTS or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in substation commissioning.
• Willingness and ability to travel 75% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

• Good communication skills with clients and team members.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic power equipment.
• Fluency in English (mandatory); French is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
• Analytical mindset and leadership qualities.

The salary range is USD 98,400 to USD 164,000 annually, influenced by experience, education, and location, with eligibility for performance bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon legal work authorization and successful drug screening. This is a remote position. Application deadline: December 29, 2025.